Job Description

Closing Date 2025/08/13
Reference Number MMH250808-4
Job Title Executive Personal Assistant - Gauteng
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Administration
Cluster Metropolitan Life
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Gauteng
Introduction
Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.
Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 12 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.
Visit us at: www.metropolitan.co.za
Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.
Role Purpose
Provide an effective administrative, secretarial and operational assistant function to support the Provincial General Manager and the Province.
Requirements

• Matric
• At least 5 years' secretarial / PA experience at Senior or Executive PA level
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Own car and valid drivers license
• PA Diploma or Certification

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support diary management activities in order to effectively schedule appointments
• Arrange detailed travel arrangements and compile all the relevant documentation for travel-related meetings
• Pro-actively screen incoming calls, correspondence and respond independently where possible
• Co-ordinate all the components (logistics, catering etc.) of events, meetings and functions within budget and specifications
• Provide secretarial support (agenda, minutes, action plans etc.) for the preparation and successful execution of meetings
• Support the flow of information within the Provincial Management Office, ensuring that matters requiring their personal attention are handled speedily
• Escalate faults and other housekeeping issues with the relevant service provider and ensure queries are resolved within the given timeframes
• Order and control office supplies
• Accurately escalate client complaints and queries to the relevant department
• Ensure files are kept in order and easily accessible
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Must be a self-starter who is dedicated and can work independently
• Manage the functional operations of the Provincial Office

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Customer/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Drive for results
• Leads Changes and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Impact and influence
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

Enquiries ingrid.sibeko@metropolitan.co.za
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.